This morning was an icy one. Black ice to be more specific. If people did not watch the news here, they would have no idea that it was icy.

I stepped out onto the steps, and if I wasn't holding on I would have slipped for sure.

Many students are gone today. I only hope that they are safe. I don't fear car accidents as much as I do falling, while walking.

A fellow co-worker came in, and wasn't making sense. He said something about hitting his head, talked for a minute, and repeated what he said over and over again. I had no clue all this was going on because I was in class. His wife picked him up, took him to the ER, they did a CAT scan, and found out he has a concussion, and sent him home.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Before we stopped in to speak with Mica's teacher we visited a teacher that specially works with our kids. She holds special classes for gifted children. She said, "Your kids are so smart. I'd like to test their minds." That's kind of cool, yet kind of creepy to. She wants to test their IQ's after they take their state tests. Boy am I glad my kids do not have my learning problems that I had when I was growing up! She also said, "I hope you don't have your kids switch schools. They are such a joy to work with!"

On we went to talk to Mica's teacher, while the boys watch The Wizard of Oz on a portable DVD player.

Mica's conferences work much different than Isaak's. Isaak's are self guided, while Mica's are one on one with the teacher and the parent(s).I have to say that we prefer talking about our kids behind their backs, instead of in front of them. Not really. It's just what we're used to. I feel like we can get down to business that way.

Mica's teachers for the past 3 years were afraid that he might have problems being bored in the classroom. His teacher tested his knowledge at the beginning of this school year, and now. He's shown a lot of growth. That makes me confident that Mica is where he's supposed to be in school. He started school when he just turned 6, so he's a little older than many of his classmates.

Mica's gifted in writing, reading, and smart in math, but has to work more with math. They are not diving into science as much as the teacher would like at his age. I don't remember doing a whole lot of science at his age. I remember getting into it more when I was in 4th grade.

Mr. Snowman was hanging on the wall.

One wintry day I made a snowman. The next day I saw him he was not the same. I sort of think it went like this...The snowmen and snowgirls gathered wood from their woodpiles and built a grand ballroom. Next the snowmen dance with mates, drink champagne, and eat from plates. Then once midnight strikes, a party's begun. They show off moves and have some fun!

I have no idea how he knows about champagne we hardly drink alcohol. He know about getting drunk from watching Little House on the Prairie. In the hallway there was a book of stories that upper elementary students put together. They had to write a letter to a parent, and try and convince them to let them get a pet of any kind.Dear Mom,If you could get me any animal it would be a speedy peregrine falcon. I would clean its cage, feed it meat, and it's name is Tron. I sure would love to switch DNAs. Please can I have a peregrine falcon?

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vitamin E in a form that is easily absorbed by the hair and body.

A few drops adds shine and manageability to hair. Tames fly aways and split ends. I do use my Aragan Oil for this. I seem to always have hairs that are sticking up. It's also great for moisturizing skin and nails.

Ideal for adding shine and manageability to hair. Great for moisturizing dry skin.

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EVAO is good for you.

Good for Berber women.

And good for the
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I love that it's produced in small batches. The bottle they scent me was bottled on December 2014. I've actually seen success with Argan Oil helping with eczema. Mica gets eczema sometimes. Argan Oil really helps with this.

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I put different essential oils in Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oils. Now they have different scents. This one I added lemon. I love how fresh it smells!

It soaks into my skin, and doesn't leave a sticky or oily feeling.

It's $15, but on sale for $14.50.

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Coconut Oil has MANY Benefits but is GREAT for use to keep your skin from getting dried out, and as a MASSAGE OIL! This type of coconut oil is only meant for the skin. It's not thick and clumpy, it's liquid. The only thing I wish that the bottle would have is an extra nozzle for spraying it out.

InstaNatural scent me a few oils to try out. I so far have loved all of their products! Their scents are strong, so only use a few drops.

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Lavender Essential Oil is a steam-distilled oil that relaxes and
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Tips for Use: You can add a few drops on a clean cloth to put in your dryer when drying clothes. This will give your clothes a clean fresh smell. Add a few drops to your bath water or boiling water to breath in. It helps relax you. I'm still getting use to Lavender Oil. You can make your own sugar scrub, add it to coconut oil, add it to plain scent shampoo, soap, or lotion.

It's never been a scent I've been in love with. I know it's great for a lot of things, so I'm trying to be open minded to it.

Do you use essential oils? If you do what oil is your favorite? My favorite is Peppermint Oil.

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